It is funny how easy it is to spot monolingual Americans attempting to write like non-native English speakers.
I think you should read up on which countries are former British colonies, because there are definitely a lot of them not doing so well either.
If that is the only place you have seen Christopher Walken, then you seriously need to update yourself on Christopher Walken movies. He is great in everything he is in, and you are missing out on a legend of a man.